So what's new? What happened while I was away?
As for me...? Well, there were a few things actually. First was our WEDDING! It was, in a word, perfect.
Second was our honeymoon in HAWAII! It was, in a word, paradise.
Third was my enrollment into Full Sail University for GAME ART! I am, in a word, ecstatic.
I just recently received my "Launch Box" from them, which included my new computer and really awesome software that I'll need in order to do my course work.
Yes, that is correct. I am going to start learning how to make digital 3D art for video games. I'm really excited to have a career path for myself, set in stone. I can't deny that video games are part of what make me me, and so I am setting forth to pursue a way in which I can turn play into work.
Things will be a little bit different around here at The Better Nester, but only because I am going to start chronicling my journey from stay at home mom to independent game developer!
It's true, my dream is to run my own game studio. My mission would be to create games about beauty and art, and less so about action and war. The power of video games is strong, and so many people dislike game because they "teach kids violence." Well, not all games are created equally. There are plenty of games about peace and tranquility, and there will be even more when I'm creating them! Besides, games can also be a powerful learning tool for children in an educational application.
Anyways, fear not! The Better Nester will live on! But I think I am going to start a new segment for my Full Sail tales, for all those who care to read. It just seems easier than trying to put up a whole new blog for it and having to keep track of both.
AND I will also put up more detailed posts about both the wedding and Hawaii soon, so keep your eye out!
